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| Major
Fairs & Festivals |
| Tarnetar
Fair |
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In the first week of Bhadrapad (August-September)
Tarnetar, a quite hamlet in Chotila Taluka
of Surendranagar is transformed into a
whirl of colour and excitement. The Tarnetar
fair is one of the most courful events
in the state of Gujarat. This three day
fair is held at the Temple of Shiva or
Trinetreshwar (three eyed God) popularly
known as Tarnetar.
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The
popular belief associates the village with
the Swayamvar (marriage) of Draupadi after
Arjun performed the Mastsyavedh, an incredible
feat of archery. A time honoured ritual
that is still practised is tribal youth
gathering here to find a suitable match.
The young both men and women swing and sway
in gay abandon to the throbbing rhythm of
the Ras Garba and the Hudo Dance. The most
thrilling sight of all is the Rasada the
fascinating folk dance performed by hundreds
of women moving gracefully in a single circle
dancing gaily to the accompaniment of four
drums and jodia pava (double flutes). Another
distinctive feature of the Fair is the Tarnetar
Chhatri (Umbrella.) These umbrellas are
a delighfut treat for a connoisseur of art,
meticulously embellished with mirror work,
intricate embroidery and enchanting lacework.
Gujarat Tourism makes arrangements for guided
tours to Tarnetar from Ahmedabad.Mouth watering
Gu|arati delicacies and typical kuba Huts
at tent village is a treat not to be missed.
Tarnetar fair highligts include Craft Bazaar,
Horse Race, Decorated Bullock Cart Race,
Gujarati Cuisine, Cultural Programmes every
evening,Live performance by folk artisans.
By road : 196 Kilometers from Ahmedebad
via Chotila |
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| Kutch
Utsav |
Among India's 25 States, Gujarat is the
home of its most impressive traditions.And
Kutch, ensconced in North-Western Gujarat,
is a microcosm of the country's vibrant
cultural diversity. Kutch stands out
in splendid isolation among Gujarat's
other districts by its colourful assortment
of flora and fauna. Its rich traditions
take provenance from eighteen different
tribes, cultures and language zones. |
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by Tourism Corporation of Gujarat Limited
(TCGL), the Kutch Utsav is guided tour of
the life and times of Kutch - its beauty,
its nostalgia, its ethos, its traditions,
its history,its culture, its very inner self.
The Kutch Utsav comprises six heady days of
travel,entertainment and cultural exposure
: virgin sea beaches,inscrutable desertlands,
breathtaking landscape,, thriving wildlife,
bird sanctuaries featuring exalted species
such as the Flamingo, soul-stirring littoral
tracts, historic monuments, forts and palaces,
pilgrim centres. TCGL with that unique Eastern
Hospitality takes care of your every requirement
for more details on places of interest, accessibity,
hotels, etc, Refer Info. Kutch. For more information
on itinerary contact TCGL offices |
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| Uttarayan |
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Uttarayan
(Makar Sankranti) marks the end of a long
winter with the return of the sun to the
Northern Hemisphere and hence the name Uttarayan.
It is celebrared all over Gujarat but the
excitement runs highest in Ahmedabad, Surat,
Nadiad and Vadodara. The clear blue sky
seems to beckon everyone, and people surrender
themselves to the joy of kite flying.
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The
sky from morning to evening - remains dotted
with vivid splashes of colour, as kites
in a variety of hues, shapes and sizes dart
across the azure blue With the onest of
the night, youngsters continue their struggle
for supremacy in the sky with the paper
lanterns tied to their kites string known
as tukkal presents a lovely image at night.
International Kite Festival is also held
in Gujarat |
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| Navratri |
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Navratri, the Festival
of nine nights, is celebrated with the performance
of Gujarat's popular folk dance, devoted
to Shakit. The participants move round in
a circle around a mandvi, a structure to
hold earthen lamps and the idol of the Mother
Goddess. In different parts of the state
the celebration of Navratri has different
emphasis. In Saurashtra, Bhavai, a dance
drama is enacted. |
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Vadnagar in Mehsana Vada Garbani Sheri is
the focus of attention Another dance feature
of Navratri is the dandia-ras, in which
men and women dance in circles, holding
small polished sticks or dandias. At Vadodara,
the grace and dignity of the performances
of Vadodara leaves nothing to chance. Navratri
is worth witnessing for its pomp, splendor
and exhilaration that permeates everywhere. |
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